Late Sunday evening, (during the snowstorm) I took a walk on the Provo River Trail (flashlight in hand) to look for fish coming up the river. It was dark, cold, and a biting wind cut through several layers of clothing. I enjoy this time of year near the Provo River; the river isn’t too swift,
A reader asks: “I remember the days on Utah Lake when we could catch walleyes almost every night in the early spring. We love to eat walleyes but where can I go nowadays to be sure to have a chance at catching some? And, is it even worth it to try for walleyes?” First, there
Rarely does a lure create so much excitement for doing absolutely “nothing” than does the “Ned” rig, a relatively new fishing method that is sweeping the country. This week’s column is dedicated to Ned Kehde, a Lake of the Ozarks guy that added one more piece to the “do nothing” finesse fishing puzzle that has
A mild winter pushed forward conditions at Lake Powell and the fishery skipped February and moved right into March. This week’s column is dedicated to sharing the discoveries my good friend, Brent Daybell and I made while spending last Friday and Saturday on the water in the north end of the lake. During “normal” winters,
Fishing School The simple truth (regardless of how you mask it) stings from time to time. Even the best plans go terribly wrong and the outcomes are hard to swallow. One recent ice fishing adventure resulted in disappointment and frustration which directed me towards a second trip which resulted in a different outcome. From time
A reader asks: “I don’t want to go ice fishing and will be in the St. George area for the month of February … can I catch fish at Sand Hollow in the winter?” While it is true that Sand Hollow Reservoir doesn’t freeze, the water cools to the mid to low 40s this time
The big fishing news this week is that Deer Creek Reservoir, a popular fishery and recreational destination located a mere 20 miles up Provo Canyon, has been declared “mussel free” after three long years of stiff regulations, boat inspections, decontaminations, and other inconveniences meant to the spread of quagga and zebra mussels. Mussel History Many
Now that winter has finally arrived, more and more ice fishing opportunities will be available across northern Utah. Having been primed (after reading my two previous columns) to be safe and secure when on the ice, the only thing missing is a plan to get out and go fishing. A few weeks ago, my wife
Regardless of whether you are an avid ice angler, dabble with it from time to time or want to try it for the first time, a successful ice angler is one that goes prepared. There are several topics to consider, so in the first of a two-part series, let’s take a look at some
Ice fishing can be the best of times and the worst of times depending on your personal preparedness, so let’s jump right in to other crucial aspects of being prepared for the ice. Fish Finders Fish finders are important tools for locating and catching fish. If you only fish a couple of times a year,
